Local Livestock Health Experts

Dr. Daniel Borchers grew up in Holstein, IA on a family farm where he raised hogs, cattle, chickens, and (his favorite) exotic birds! He graduated from Galva-Holstein High School in 2007 and headed to Wartburg College where he majored in biology. He also played football and wrestling, as well as sang in the Wartburg Choir. He met his wife, Amanda, during biology class freshman year. They were married in 2010. They now have four sons, Kaden, Garrison, Rowan and Dechlyn. They now live on an acreage near Rock Valley. Dr. Borchers’ love for animals extends outside his veterinary work as seen by his extensive variety at his home place including: peacocks, chickens, guineas, ducks, a donkey, a bull, cows/calves, a dog, cats, ferrets, and even some fish!

Dr. Borchers earned his DVM from Iowa State University College of Veterinary Medicine, where he specialized in large animal and production animal medicine. He has been in the Sioux Center area for 6 years. He has done extra training in cattle lameness and hoof trimming. Dr. Borchers also has experience in writing vaccine protocols, feedlot health, cow/calf health, small animal surgeries, bovine reproduction (semen checking and pregnancy checking), and hog barn health.